"Arsenal reached their first major final in six years after a 1-0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday saw them progress to the final of the Carabao Cup 4-2 on aggregate. Former Chelsea forward Kai Havertz sealed Arsenal's place at Wembley Stadium next month after rounding goalkeeper Robert Sánchez and finding the net deep into second-half stoppage time."
"In what is shaping up to be a banner season for the club, Arsenal will now face the winners of the other semifinal between Manchester City and Newcastle United on March 22. Man City head into Wednesday's second leg with a 2-0 advantage. Arsenal will be looking for a third League Cup title, after 1987 and 1993. The club has been the runner-up six times, most recently to City in 2018."
Arsenal advanced to the Carabao Cup final by defeating Chelsea 1-0 at the Emirates, winning the semifinal 4-2 on aggregate. Kai Havertz, a former Chelsea forward, scored the late decisive goal after rounding goalkeeper Robert Sánchez deep into stoppage time. Chelsea limited Arsenal's scoring chances and could not produce the goal needed to level the tie. Arsenal will meet the winner of Manchester City vs Newcastle United on March 22 for the title. The club aims for a third League Cup and has not won a major trophy since the 2020 FA Cup. Arsenal lead the Premier League by six points and topped their Champions League group after eight straight wins, and have reached the FA Cup fourth round.
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